What happened on February 07, 1999

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

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MAGAZINE

BOOKS

Where Poetry and Truth Align By Carol Muske Dukes, Carol Muske Dukes is the author of numerous books, including, most recently, "An Octave Above Thunder: New and Selected Poems" and "Women and Poetry: Truth, Autobiography and the Shape of the Self."
Knocking on the Doors of the Impossible By Richard Howard, Richard Howard is a poet and translator and teaches in the writing division of the School of the Arts, Columbia University. His latest book of poetry, "Trappings," will be published by Turtlepoint Press in the fall
The Bride Laid Bare By Richard Eder
Reading L.a.
The House Was Quiet and the World Was Calm, By Wallace Stevens
Lindau, By Eugenio Montale
On Translating Montale By Allan M. Jalon, Allan M. Jalon writes about poetry for the San Francisco Chronicle and the Southwest Review
For an Anniversary, By Adrienne Rich
Black Hole By Peter Plagens, Peter Plagens is the art critic at Newsweek magazine. His novel, "Time for Robo," will be published by Black Heron Press in April
Harvest By Meghan O'rourke, Meghan O'Rourke works in the fiction department at The New Yorker
Surrender, Dorothy By Jim Holt, Jim Holt writes about science and philosophy for the Wall Street Journal and Lingua Franca
Southern California Rating: FICTION 1. DREAMING SOUTHERN...
First Ficion By Mark Rozzo, Mark Rozzo's "First Fiction" column appears monthly in Book Review
How I Fell in Love With Poetry By Edward Hirsch, Edward Hirsch is the author of five books of poetry, most recently "On Love." His essay will appear in a somewhat different form in the book "How to Read a Poem," to be published in April by Harcourt Brace
Culture Vulture By Peter Clothier, Peter Clothier is the author, most recently, of "David Hockney" (Abbeville)

TRAVEL

BUSINESS

REAL ESTATE

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

Best Bets / February 7-13
He Doesn't Sugarcoat Anything By Soren Baker, Soren Baker writes about hip-hop for Calendar
Reaping the Blessings of Misfortune By David Gritten, David Gritten is a regular contributor to Calendar
Adapting Downbeat Books Can Be an Uphill Battle By Eric Harrison, Eric Harrison is a Times staff writer
Rethinking the Model of Production By Brian Lowry, Brian Lowry is a Times staff writer. His column on the television industry runs Tuesdays in Calendar
A Tenor of Survival By Justin Davidson, Justin Davidson is music critic at Newsday
Pasadena's Wild Past on Parade By Suzanne Muchnic, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer
The Museum That Changed Me Forever By Mark Swed, Mark Swed is The Times' music critic
A Studio for All Seasons By Richard Natale, Richard Natale is a regular contributor to Calendar
Bill Miller / Innovator By Steve Hochman
Just a Special Stop on Her Journey By Diane Haithman, Diane Haithman is a Times staff writer
Senora C Follows in Mr. B's Footsteps By Lorenza Munoz, Lorenza Munoz is a Times staff writer
An Assemblage of Creativity By Suzanne Muchnic, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer
Musical History: Past and in the Making By Ernesto Lechner, Ernesto Lechner is a regular contributor to Calendar
The Arena Scene Suits Him By Robert Hilburn, Robert Hilburn, The Times' pop music critic, can be reached by e-mail at robert.hilburn @latimes.com
Small Faces
A Warped Plan for Ushering In 2000? By Steve Hochman
By Design
Stella Adler & Co.
Brass or Gold?
Veteran Viewers
A Teen-y Error
Latvia's Past

OPINION

More Than a King of a Poor Nation By Shibley Telhami, Shibley Telhami holds the Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development at the University of Maryland and is a senior fellow at Brookings Institution
The Decline And Fall Of Kenneth Starr By Stephen Gillers, Stephen Gillers teaches legal ethics at New York University School of Law
Reviving a Mission for UC By Kevin Starr, Kevin Starr, a contributing editor to Opinion, is State Librarian of California and a University Professor at USC. The latest volume of his history of California is "The Dream Endures: California Enters the 1940s."
Want Political Help? Look to the Courts By Susan Estrich, Susan Estrich is a law professor at USC. She served as a campaign manager for Michael S. Dukakis in 1988
An Ineptitude That Will Cost Lives By Marlene Nadle, Marlene Nadle is a journalist formerly based in Yugoslavia and an associate of the East and Central Europe program of the New School of Social Research
A Politically Unpopular Success Story By Sidney Weintraub, Sidney Weintraub, an economist at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, is the author of "NAFTA at Three."
Campaign Reform: Pry It Loose
NASA Needs a Nudge
A Tale With No Heroes
Leaving a Legacy Beyond Drug Policy By Sergio Munoz, Sergio Munoz is a Times editorial writer
Can This Marriage Be Saved? By Bill Press, Bill Press is co-host of CNN's "Crossfire."
Great-Communicating a Scandal By Dinesh D'souza, Dinesh D'Souza is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and author of "Ronald Reagan: How an Ordinary Man Became an Extraordinary Leader" (Touchstone Books/Simon & Schuster)
Impeachment
Unz's Appointment to State Panel
Fire Truck
LAAMP School Reform Project
Principal's Beating
Kenneth Starr
The Decaying Integrity of the Olympics By Paul L. Montgomery, Paul L. Montgomery, a former reporter for the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, is a writer based in Lausanne
Gabrielle Kirk McDonald By Kitty Felde, Kitty Felde, a journalist for public radio, is the Friday host of KPCC's "Talk of the City."
Clinton's Transformation Into a Mythical 'Trickster' By Laura Shamas, Laura Shamas is an adjunct professor in English and communications at Pepperdine University

What happened on February 07, 1999

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

The Boy Who Vanished--and His Impostor By Cecilia Rasmussen

Grandma Luge to Put Pedal to Mettle in 5th and Final Olympics By Kathy Gurchiek, FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greater Judicial Diversity Sought, but Jury Still Out By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Mule Kicks Up a Fuss--and a Lawsuit By Ann W. O'neill

Avalanche Danger Lurks in Sierra and the West, but Predictions Lag By Martha Bellisle, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alemany High Defends Its Academic Title By Art Marroquin and Agnes Diggs, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Towing Company Hauls Its Case Into Court By Patrick Mcgreevy, TIMES STAFF WRITER

In Koreatown, LAPD Station Still a Dream By Peter Y. Hong, TIMES STAFF WRITER

The Stakes at Belmont By Robert A. Jones

Enlisting Mom and Dad By Agnes Diggs, TIMES STAFF WRITER

When The Reading Light Went On By Candace Barrett, executive director of Los Angeles Children's Museum

Tow Truck Firms Go Toe-to-Toe in Court By Patrick Mcgreevy, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Worker Hurt in Accident Aboard Ship By Robert Ourlian and Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Cowboy's Fans Raise Funds for Star on Walk of Fame By Roberto J. Manzano

Glendale Store Owner Hurt, Suspect Killed in Robbery Try By Sue Fox, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Facility Faces Conflicting Roles as Prison and School By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER

For VICA, Many Issues Are Far From Resolved By Bonny L. Herman, Bonny L. Herman has been president of the Valley Industry and Commerce Assn. since 1986. She is a Richard Riordan appointee to the Metropolitan Water District board of directors

A Rational Choice or Huge Threat? By Diane Wedner

When All Seemed Lost, Officer Gave Her Hope By Steve Chawkins, Steve Chawkins is a Times staff writer. His e-mail address is steve.chawkins@latimes.com

Ventura Man Stabbed Twice in Back By Holly J. Wolcott

Preening and Posing By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Page Turner By Ann Shields

Cowboy's Fans Raise Funds for Walk-of-Fame Star By Roberto J. Manzano

A National Priority Renewed By Brad Sherman, Rep. Brad Sherman, a Democrat, represents portions of Ventura County and the San Fernando Valley

Library Adds Volumes to Life in Orange By Allison Cohen, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Saving Lives by Delaying Teen Driving By Dana Parsons

Merchant Seaman Critically Hurt on Ship By Robert Ourlian and Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Mental Health Deserves Equal Treatment By Dr. Michael A. Glueck, Dr. Michael A. Glueck is a retired Newport Beach physician

Opposed to an El Toro Airport as a Public Expense? But It Isn't By Reed L. Royalty, Reed L. Royalty is president of the Orange County Taxpayers Assn

Man Killed, Another Hurt in Motel Shooting By Scott Glover, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Music-Loving Retiree Hits a Unique Groove--in Middle School By Jeff Barnard, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Conflicting Role of School, Prison Takes Toll By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Mario Zacchini; 'Human Cannonball' in Circuses By Jon Thurber, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Long-Term Drug Care Program Offers Chance at Success By Megan Garvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Census Bureau Seeks Temporary Workers By Holly J. Wolcott

A Freelance Forecaster Goes Looking for Trouble By Martha Bellisle, ASSOCIATED PRESS

L.A., El Rancho High Schools Earn A's By Art Marroquin and Agnes Diggs, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Crash Site 'an Accident Waiting to Happen' By Daniel Yi, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Booming Leadville No Longer Deadville By Robert Weller, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deputies Arrest 2 in Robbery, Stabbing By Massie Ritsch

Moorpark Students Snag County's Decathlon Championship--Again By Massie Ritsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Young Latinos Take a Shot at 'Glory' By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Salute to the Past By Phil Willon, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Summer Arts Program Accepting Applications By Neda Raouf

Listed as 'Deceased' on Your W-2? Don't Bother Checking Your Pulse Associated Press

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Molesting Girls By Allison Cohen, TIMES STAFF WRITER

In Unity, a Promise of Real Change By Rob Glushon, Rob Glushon is a member of the elected charter reform commission representing the 11th City Council District, which includes Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Van Nuys and Sherman Oaks

Cars Damaged in Carport Fire; Arson Blamed By Robert Ourlian

Free Tax Filing Help Offered to Low-Income Residents By Stephanie Stassel, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Expert Advice By Kris D. Gutierrez, Kris D. Gutierrez is an associate professor at the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies

Eagle Scout's Achievement Is Shared By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER

NEWS

A Daring Young Man's Odyssey on End of Rope Above Yosemite Floor By David Foster, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sightings, Skeptics Surround Cougars By Michelle Emery, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewinsky Video Takes the Spotlight in Trial Arguments By Marc Lacey and Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Sandy Banks has the day off. By Sandy Banks

Comfort Zone By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Promo Pros: They Post All the Bills They Can By Soren Baker

An Idea That's Been Difficult to Picture By Connie Koenenn

A Golden State Zine With Zing By Booth Moore

Fly Me to the Moon, or at Least to Long Beach By Bettijane Levine

Prepare for New Century by Tidying Things Up By Elaine St. James

One Swell Guy By Mel Gilden

Biographical Selections Can Help You Appreciate Presidents Day By Kevin Baxter, TIMES STAFF WRITER

China Clings to Turbulent Central Asian Outpost By Charles Hutzler, ASSOCIATED PRESS

N.Y. Bomber, Plotter Seek Friends Via Web From Reuters

Rocket Scientist Blasts Off Into Toyland By Patricia J. Mays, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyson Gets One Year for Assault on Motorists By Katherine Shaver, WASHINGTON POST

Scientists See Ray of Light in Fight Against Blindness By Lauran Neergaard, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Planned Florida Town Will Be a Pet Project By Matt Kohlman, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Navy Destroyer Collides With a Merchant Ship Associated Press

Okla. Governor Signs Oil-Industry Relief Bill Associated Press

Annual 'Hawk Watch' Sees Birds of Prey Rebounding By Peter Durantine, ASSOCIATED PRESS

No Longer Living High on the Hog, Upset Farmers Start Giving Pigs Away By Sharon Cohen, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fire-Ant Fear on the March in Western States By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER

The Truce Behind the Culture Wars By Josh Getlin, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Tale of the Tape Deals Managers' Case a Setback By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Palestinians Love and Loathe King Hussein By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER